World University of Bangladesh
(WUB) organized a workshop titled “From
Collaboration to Publication: Advancing Research Excellence” in
collaboration with the University of Leeds, UK, on 15 September 2026 at the Founding Treasurer Morsheda Choudhury Auditorium of WUB.
The workshop was conducted by
Professor Dr. Mohammad Faisal
Ahammad, Head of the International Business Department, University of
Leeds, UK. The program brought together members of WUB’s academic leadership,
faculty members, and senior students to explore opportunities for strengthening
international academic and research collaboration.
The workshop focused on enhancing
research excellence and developing effective pathways from academic
collaboration to high-quality research publications. Professor Dr. Mohammad
Faisal Ahammad shared valuable insights and perspectives on research
collaboration, international academic networking, joint publications, and
opportunities for strengthening institutional partnerships.
A dedicated discussion session was
also held on potential areas of future collaboration between WUB and the
University of Leeds. The discussion covered joint research initiatives;
co-organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and training programs; joint
publications; PhD enrollment and scholarship opportunities; collaborative
research funding; and curriculum development.
As part of the program, a separate
session on “Course Simulation for
Business Studies” was organized with the participation of WUB’s
academic leadership and faculty members from the Faculty of Business Studies.
The session explored the application of business simulation and experiential
learning approaches in business education, with particular emphasis on
enhancing students’ practical learning and supporting curriculum development.
The program was attended by senior
academic leaders of WUB, including Professor
Dr. M. Nurul Islam, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor; Professor Zaki Imam, Registrar; Professor Dr. AQM Shafiul Azam, Dean
of Academic Affairs and Research and Acting Head, Department of English; Professor Dr. Selim Ahmed, Director,
Research and Innovation Center (RIC) and Dean, Faculty of Business
Studies; Md. Kamrul Hossain,
Joint Registrar; and Mohammed
Shaiful Hannan, Joint Controller of Examinations.
Other distinguished participants
included Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur
Rahman, Director of IQAC and Head, Department of Mechanical
Engineering; Professor Dr. Md.
Abdul Jalil, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Humanities; Engr. Dr. Swapan Kumar Sarkar, Associate
Professor and Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Public Health; and
faculty members of the Faculty of Business Studies.
The workshop was organized with the
support of the Research and
Innovation Center (RIC), WUB, as part of the university’s ongoing
efforts to expand international academic partnerships, promote research
collaboration, and create opportunities for faculty and students to engage in
global academic initiatives. Afroza Shipla, Junior Deputy Registrar coordinated
the program.
The event concluded with a shared
commitment to exploring and developing long-term academic and research
collaboration between WUB and the University of Leeds, particularly in the
areas of joint research, publications, academic events, research funding,
student and faculty opportunities, and curriculum development.
